Continuous Improvement Manager — Global Ops & Digital

ASR Group; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) with match

Life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Vacation

Job summary

ASR Group seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the CI agenda at a major Operations location. You will collaborate with teams across North America and Europe, driving training, tools and processes to deliver tangible business results.

Experience leading cross‑functional change and facilitating Lean/Six Sigma projects is essential. You will influence operators and managers, work independently, and contribute to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement through coaching and

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years total professional experience in a manufacturing environment in progressively responsible roles.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Continuous Improvement using Lean Enterprise, Six Sigma, TPS, or Theory of Constraints.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Operations/Maintenance/QC/Manufacturing Engineering roles.
• Experience deploying or supporting digital manufacturing, operational excellence, or connected worker platforms preferred.
• Experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical or CPG industry in high‑volume manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with high-quality standards (e.g., SQF, ISO).
• Proven change management and project leadership experience.
• Formal training in mid-to-large scale project management.
• Experience with unionized workforces preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and project software.

Responsibilities

• Drive standardization and systematization of efficient operating processes across global sites and implement locally.
• Diagnose processes, identify waste and propose improvements with line management.
• Spend significant time observing work, coaching leaders, and ensuring adoption of standard work.
• Support the Global development and implementation of a standard Operating Management System.
• Leverage digital technologies, automation tools, analytics, and AI solutions to improve performance.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

Change Management

Operations Management

Digital Enablement

Microsoft Office

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Related Discipline

Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt preferred) or Lean Leader/Facilitator Certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

ASR Group seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the CI agenda at a major Operations location. You will collaborate with teams across North America and Europe, driving training, tools and processes to deliver tangible business results.

Experience leading cross‑functional change and facilitating Lean/Six Sigma projects is essential. You will influence operators and managers, work independently, and contribute to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement through coaching and